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  • Effective information sharing and integration to enhance performance of fresh produce supply chains: A systematic review of literature. 
    Weeabahu, W. M. S. K. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Effective information sharing and integration are enablers of supply chain integration and have become a major driver of supply chain performance improvement. Agricultural supply chains involve larger number of stakeholders ...
  • Effects of abuse of bhang on autonomic nervous system and cardiac electrophysiology: a study of Indian farmers. 
    Nayak, S.K.; Pal, K. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Cannabis sativa products are widely abused across the globe, just next to the abuse of alcohol because of their exultant impact. In India, the abuse of cannabis products is very much prevalent. This can be attributed to ...
  • Endophytic bacterial diversity of mangrove leaves. 
    Gunathunga, S.U.; Rathnayake, V.N. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Endophytes are by definition, the microorganisms that reside in the plant tissues, colonizing locally as well as systemically, without causing any harm to the particular plant. Both the plant and its endophytes have benefits ...
  • Endophytic fungi as growth promoters of rice (variety Ld 368). 
    Priyadarshani, C. D. N.; Deshappriya, N.; Sandamali, T. G. I. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Chemical fertilizers and pesticides are widely used in agriculture for increased growth and production of plants and for disease management in Sri Lanka. Long term use of these chemicals can cause hazardous effects on the ...
  • Enhancement of the degradation of vulcanized natural rubber by natural fatty oils. 
    Ruhunage, C. K.; Jayasuriya, C. K. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The overall use of natural rubber for a large number of applications is constantly on the rise and results in a growing volume of rubber waste. The cross-linked structure of rubber and the presence of stabilizers cause ...
  • Environmental issues associated with the environmental protection area of Thalangama tank in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. 
    Radhika, N. M. L.; Padmalal, U. K. G. K. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Thalangama tank is considered as one of “the shelters for animals and plants inhabiting in and around the city of Colombo” of Sri Lanka, and declared as an Environmental Protection Area (EPA) in 2007. It was built by the ...
  • Equilibrium studies on the adsorption of heavy metals, dyes and phenol by phosphoric acid modified rice husk. 
    Parthiban, G.; Rifna, M. S. F. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The removal of contaminants from wastewater is still far away from a satisfactory solution. In fact, the selection of a particular wastewater treatment technology should not be based uniquely on its efficiency, but should ...
  • Estimating the unit domestic emission of biological oxygen demand and Escherichia coli in Hanoi, Vietnam. 
    Kaluarachchi, T. U. N.; Masago, Y.; Kumar, P.; Nga, T.V. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Direct discharge of domestic blackwater to urban rivers is a common sight in urbanized areas in developing countries, and many development projects are undergoing to improve such situations to achieve sustainable water ...
  • Estimation of parameters in mathematical and statistical models and validation and verification of scientific simulations. 
    Jayantha, P. A. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Mathematical and statistical models that describe real world phenomena consist of many parameters from which, some of the parameters cannot easily be identified. If there is a doubt in how those parameters can be estimated ...
  • Evaluate the acceptance of web 2.0 tools for learning in alternative higher education sector in Sri Lanka. 
    Jayathilake, M. V. M.; Shantha, P. H. A. B. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Improvement of ICT has affected all the fields related to human life. All most all the fields get more benefits than previously. The education field is one of the most impacted sectors. Web 2.0 is such a technology that ...
  • Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of Genus Piper in Sri Lanka. International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 
    Athapattu, R.S.K.; Jayarathna, S.P.N.C.; Paranagama, P.A.; Senanayake, S.P. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    In Sri Lanka, the genus Piper is represented by ten species including five wild and two cultivated species. Most of the species of the genus Piper are important as medicinal plants and used in various systems of medicine.This ...
  • Evaluation of fungicide resistance of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causing cabbage white mold in Sri Lanka. 
    Mahalingam, T.; Somachandra, K. P.; Rajapakse, C. S. K.; Attanayake, R. N. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Incidence of severe white mold disease was extensively observed in upcountry commercial cabbage fields of Sri Lanka in early 2014. The pathogen was identified as Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, a nectrophic soil borne fungus ...
  • Evaluation of solution parameters for CdCl2 solutions to be used in post-deposition treatments of CdTe thin films in CdS/CdTe solar cells. 
    Atapattu, H. Y. R.; Silva, D. S. M. D.; Pathiratne, K. A. S. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Owing to its high absorption coefficient and the near ideal band gap, CdTe has become one of the topmost solar energy materials available for conversion of solar energy into electricity. It exhibits excellent power conversion ...
  • Fabrication of Cu2O homojunction thin films for photovoltaic applications. 
    Kafi, F. S. B.; Jayathilaka, K.M.D.C.; Wijesundera, R. P.; Siripala, W. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Environmentally friendly cuprous oxide (Cu2O) is an attractive cost effective material for developing photovoltaic devices due to its astounding properties. Interestingly, the fabrication of low cost Cu2O homojunction ...
  • Factors affecting to the output efficiency of a production department: A case study in Sri Lankan apparel industry. 
    Erandi, M. W. A.; Jayasundara, D. D.M. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Output efficiency of a production department is essential for increasing the profit of an organization while satisfying the customers. A learning was regulated in a foremost apparel manufacturing factory in Western province. ...
  • Factors associated with low birth weight babies in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. 
    Nimantha, D. J.; Varathan, N. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Low birth weight (LBW) is a major public health problem in many countries including Sri Lanka. It is a leading cause of prenatal and neonatal deaths resulting in severe short term and long term effect on babies. The World ...
  • Factors that affect labour induction and its successfulness of pregnancies in Sri Lanka. 
    Gunawardana, J. R. N. A.; Perera, S. S. N. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Induction of Labour (IOL) is an important practice that is carried out commonly in modern day obstetrics. In medium to large health care facilities, it is estimated that approximately 35.5% of all deliveries involve IOL ...
  • Formulation and stabilization of Trichoderma spp. in selected carrier materials. 
    Botheju, W.S.M.; Hewavitharana, N.,; Kannangara, S.D.P.; Abeywickrama, K. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Trichoderma spp. are one of the major biocontrol agents which have the ability to act against large numbers of foliar and soil borne pathogens and are eco-friendly good plant growth promoting agents. Present investigation ...
  • A framework for agile implementation of ERP systems. 
    Rajakaruna, R. J. P. K.; Wijayanayake, W. M. J. I. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is an integrated software system, typically offered by a vendor as a package that supports the seamless integration of all the information flowing through Business Processes, ...
  • Fumigant toxic potential of Ruta graveolens essential oil and its 2-methlyl ketone constituents on the eggs of Corcyra cephalonica. 
    Perera, A.G.W.U.; Karunaratne, M.M.S.C.; Chinthaka, S.D.M. (International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Essential oils, emanated from plants, constitute effective alternatives to the use of synthetic pesticides thus holding an extraordinary promise on insect pest control, primarily because of their easy extractability, ...

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